Sec. 0.2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Division" refers to the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute established by IC 5-2-6-8(a).
(2) "Evidence" means the results collected from a forensic medical examination of a victim by a provider.
(3) "Personal information" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-14-6-6.
(4) "Provider" means a hospital or licensed medical services provider that provides forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to a victim.
(5) "Sample" means the result collected from a forensic medical examination of the victim by a provider, when the victim has not yet reported the sex crime to law enforcement.
(6) "Secured storage" means a method of storing a sample that will adequately safeguard the integrity and viability of the sample.
(7) "Sexual assault examination kit" means the standard medical forensic examination kit for victims of sexual assault developed by the state police department under IC 10-11-2-33.
(8) "Sexual assault nurse examiner" means a registered nurse who:
(A) has received training to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors; and
(B) can:
(i) conduct a forensic medical examination; and
(ii) collect evidence from a sexual assault victim.
As added by P.L.161-2014, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.36-2019, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 8. Emergency Services to Sex Crime Victims
16-21-8-1. Forensic Medical Exams and Additional Forensic Services; Rules; Enumeration of Sex Crimes
16-21-8-1.1. Forensic Medical Examinations Without Consent of the Examinee
16-21-8-1.5. Appointment of a Sexual Assault Response Team
16-21-8-2. County or Regional Sexual Response Team; Duties
16-21-8-3. Forensic Medical Exams and Additional Forensic Services; Consent
16-21-8-5. Payment of Forensic Medical Exams; Requirements; Suspension
16-21-8-6. Services Without Charge; Reimbursement
16-21-8-7. Abortion Services Not Required
16-21-8-9. Duties of a Provider; Delayed Implementation
16-21-8-9.5. Shower After Forensic Medical Examination
16-21-8-11. Confidentiality of Sexual Assault Examination Kits
16-21-8-12. Sexual Assault Examination Kit Tracking, Status, and Storage